EWTN News in Depth (12/16/2022) has a review of the plight of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters. There are several pivotal interviews for our consideration.
Watch “On the Ground in Ukraine.” One of the groups the news profiles, the Order of Malta, is also a group that has helped us in New Haven with giving food and aid.
I am happy that we can collaborate with the Order of Malta assisting Ukrainians.
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Sunday, 12/18, Sunday of the Holy Fathers
10:30a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: Hebrews 11:9-10; 17-23; 23-40
Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25, Tone 3
Monday, 12/19, Holy Martyr Boniface
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, 12/20, Holy Priest Martyr Ignatius
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy
Wednesday, 12/21, Holy Martyr Juliana
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy
Thursday, 12/22, Holy Great Martyr Anastasia
9:00 a.m. +Maria Valencia (Pan.) requested by the Burger Family
Friday, 12/23, Holy Ten Martyrs of Crete
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy
Saturday, 12/24, Holy Venerable Martyr Eugenia
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy
Sunday, 12/25, Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord Jesus Christ
9:50 a.m. Great Compline with Lytia
10:30a.m. For the people of the parish
—Anointing-Myrovanni
Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12, Tone 4
Christ is among us!
This week vigil light is offered by Halia Lodynsky in memory of Stefan Jurczak.
Schedule for January 1, 2023, 10:45 a.m. Lytia and Blessing of Bread, 11:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy. A toast to the New Year in the church hall.
Our parish will be preparing a 2023 Prosphora, a traditional Ukrainian Christmas meal on Sunday, January 15, after the Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $30.00 for adults, $10.00 for youth from 14 to 18. Free for children Ridna Shkola and altar boys. Luba Dubno, Margaret Maybury and Svitlana Nakonechnyj are selling tickets. We will be running a raffle. No tickets will be sale at the door.
If you would like to have a Confession, Holy Communion or prayer of the sick at your house or nursing home, please call the rectory at 203-865-0388.
Please don’t forget to make a donation to the Eparchy’s Charity Appeal. Please make check payable to the Byzantine Rite Eparchy of Stamford. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM OR CHECK TO THE CHANCERY OFFICE BUT TURN IT IN AT THE PARISH. We sincerely ask all parishioners to make a generous contribution.
Children aged 8-12 will be accepted to the School. The nursery school has 3 groups as follows: ages 2-3 years of age – the youngest group; ages 3-5 years of age –the middle group; ages 5-6 years of age –preschool/ oldest group. This year we plan to offer Ukrainian dance instruction under the director of Mr. Orlando Pagan for children 7 years and older. Details to follow. For further information please contact School Director Halia Lodynska 203-494-6278 or Nursery School Director Natalia Dankevych 203-901-7168.
KIDS HELPING UKRAINE STICKERS: Our New Haven Ridna Shkola is doing a Fundraiser called, KIDS HELPING UKRAINE. The stickers (two styles) are $1.00 per sticker and if you can contribute more it will be appreciated. All donations will go to provide medical supplies and care for those wounded in this terrible war started by Russia. If you any questions contact Halia Lodynsky 203-494-6278 or Volodymyr Dumalskyy.
The Holy Prophet Haggai. whose Feast is today, December 16th, was the tenth of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Little of his personal history is known to us. What we do know is that Haggai was of the Tribe of Levi and he prophesied during the times of the Persian emperor Darius Hystaspis (prior to 500 BC). Haggai was concerned for the authentic worship of God, especially need for the purity of Temple worship and promised the people that God would bless His people with fruitfulness and prosperity, overthrow the Gentiles. Upon the return of the Jews from the Babylonian Captivity, he persuaded the people to build the Second Temple at Jerusalem, and he proclaimed that the Messiah would appear in this Temple in the last times. Hence his importance for Christians.
Some scholars say that Haggai was buried with the priests at Jerusalem, since he was descended from Aaron.
The Kontakion for this holy prophet reads:
Enlightened by the Spirit, your pure heart became the dwelling place of most splendid prophecy; for you saw things far off as if they were near. Therefore, we honor you, blessed and glorious Prophet Haggai.
During the first week of 2023 we will be sending three used cars and perhaps two military grade diesel generators. The used cars will be used to move people and goods in the dangerous areas of Ukraine. The Lviv Police made the request.
The generators are being sent to assist in providing more consistent electrical power in areas in dire need. These generators are locally sourced by friends of our Ukrainian Relief Project.
Father Roman Manulak, our on-site point person, is doing a brilliant job receiving the clothes, medical supplies and food being sent over to Ukraine. Father Romans knows the good guys well. He and his valiant team are shepherds of mercy!
What is needed: dried soups (for example, with beans and meat), oatmeal and Carnation Breakfast Milkshakes.
Many of you, our faithful friends, have donated a good amount of these food items. AND we are most grateful! We need a bit more to load into the empty cars. We can’t ship empty cars!
Shipping things costs lots of money. As with everything else these days prices of services have gone up. The price per pound has increased in the last month to over $3.oo per pound. If you can, a financial gift to cover the shipping of these things would be an added sacrificial gift. Online giving: https://givesendgo.com/G2ZXR
The collection will take place at St Michael’s church hall at 569 George Street, New Haven on Saturday, December 17, 10 to 2pm.
Ukrainian flags and Holiday gifts available at Cooperative SUMA Ukrainian Gift Shop (860-296-6955) every Saturday 11am to 1pm.
Varenyky [Pierogi] Night-every Thursday night 5:30pm to 8:00pm, Sunflower Cafe-Ukrainian National Home of Hartford www.ukrainiannationalhome.org
Ukrainian Night-every Friday night-8pm to 11pm-Sunflower Cafe-Ukrainian National Home of Hartford www.ukrainiannationalhome.org
Sunday, December 11, 12pm to 4pm, Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar at St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 569 George St, New Haven
Friday, December 16, 6pm to 11pm, Christmas Party-Sunflower Cafe, Ukrainian National Home of Hartford www.ukrainiannationalhome.org
Saturday, December 17, 3pm to 6pm, Ukrainian Songs by Olichka to Support Ukraine, Phantom Brewing Company, 290 Murphy Road, Hartford CT
Friday, January 6, 6pm, Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Dinner, Ukrainian National Home of Hartford, 961 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford CT (860-296-5702)
Sunday, January 8, 2023, A Rising Fury-Ridgefield Playhouse
Thank you for your support of Ukraine.
Resources
CIRC-Connecticut Immigrant & Refugee Coalition, 40 Woodland St, Hartford CT-860-727-5731
IRIS-Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, 235 Nicoll St, New Haven CT-203-562-2095 X275
New Britain Community Health Center/Family Wellness Center, 85 Lafayette St New Britain, 860-424-1412
I will be at the church hall on Saturday, December 10, 10-12noon if you would like to drop off any collected soups, oatmeal, Carnation milkshake mixes for Ukraine.
Also, I was asked yesterday to ask if there is a good, used (or new) refrigerator that you would like to donate to a recently welcomed Ukrainian family in East Haven. The new family is living with another family and one fridge is not enough.
Likewise, we are looking for a high chair for feeding a child.
Let me know.
PAX,
Paul Zalonski
The parish is sad to announce that Stuart F. Maybury Jr., 82, of Northford, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was the beloved of Margaret Brezicki-Maybury.
The full obituary for Stu may be read here.
The funeral rites for Stu are:
The visiting hours will be Wednesday morning, Dec. 7th at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 9:00 to 11:00 with a Panachyda service at 10:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 569 George Street, New Haven at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven CT 06473 or Trout Unlimited, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22209-3801 or St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church or a charity of one’s choice.
Let us pray for Stu and for the consolation of Margaret and the children.
May Mary, the Great Mother of God, St Michael the Archangel and all the saints and angels assist Stu and the Maybury family.
May Stu’s memory be eternal!
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Sunday, 12/04, 6th Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 Akatist to the Mother of God requested by Sestretsi
9:00 a.m. +Sophie Waselik (21st Anniv.) requested by the Family
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-19
Gospel: Luke 17:12-19, Tone 1
Monday, 12/05, Our Venerable Father Sabbas
9:00 a.m. +Stefania Kolos and all deceased members UNWLA Branch 108
Tuesday, 12/06, Our Holy Father Nicholas
9:00 a.m. +Lorraine Boyle requested by Sestretsi
Wednesday, 12/07, Holy Father Ambrose
9:00 a.m. No particular intention for the Divine Liturgy
Thursday, 12/08, The Conception of Saint Anna
9:00 a.m. Special Intention
Friday, 12/09, Our Venerable Father Patapius
9:00 a.m. +Wasyl Jureczko (4th Anniv., Pan.) requested by Olga Furmanyk
Saturday, 12/10, Holy Martyrs Menas and Hermogenes
9:00 a.m. +Micheal Stadnycky (Pan.) requested by Stadnycky and Altrui family
Sunday, 12/11, Sunday of the Forefathers
10:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11
Gospel: Luke 14:16-24, Tone 2
Christ is among us!
This week vigil light is offered by Halia Lodynsky in memory of Stefan Jurczak.
On November 30th, Stuart Maybury fell asleep in the Lord. Please remember him in your prayers. Eternal Memory!
If you would like to receive the Mysteries (sacraments) of Confession, Holy Communion or prayer of the sick at your house or nursing home, please call the rectory at (203) 865-0388.
Schedule for December, 2022:
December 11, One Divine Liturgy 10:30 A.M.
December 18. One Divine Liturgy 10:30 A.M.
December 25, 9:50 God with us, 10:30 A.M. Divine Liturgy;
January 1, 10:45 Lytij and Blessing of Bread, 11:00 Divine Liturgy.
We will be making Pyrohy (varenyky) for regular orders on December 17. We need your help on Friday to peel potatoes and Saturday to make pierogis. Please come and help.
UNWLA Branch 108 will be taking pre-orders for kolachi (Christmas braided bread). Please call Anna Salemme at (203) 934-6520 to order or text (203) 506-1818 or email ans51@sbcglobal.net by December 12.The kolachi will be available for pick up on Saturday, December 17. Kutia will also be available on the 17th and at the Christmas bazaar on December 11. Profits will benefit the UNWLA”Keep Ukraine Warm” campaign.
We invite you to our Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Sunday, December 11:00 from 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. The proceeds are supported to help the Ukrainian army and civilians affected by Russian aggression. You can buy jewelry, souvenirs, candles, handmade ornaments as well as pastries and homemade food. For more information call (347)523-1226.
Children aged 8-12 will be accepted to the School. The nursery school has 3 groups as follows: ages 2-3 years of age – the youngest group; ages 3-5 years of age –the middle group; ages 5-6 years of age –preschool/ oldest group. This year we plan to offer Ukrainian dance instruction under the director of Mr. Orlando Pagan for children 7 years and older. Details to follow. For further information please contact School Director Halia Lodynska (203) 494-6278 or Nursery School Director Natalia Dankevych (203) 901-7168.